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ok so im finally going to take a big boy step and get what ive been wanting fir a long time now. im going to purchase a welder! i dont know much though. what is a good brand(other than miller) i would like to use it on both the frame and body if i could and im looking to spend 500bucks. let me know whatcha think, thanks!!!!!

a good 220v welder to use on a frame and body is a hobart 180
and its around 1000 bucks for every thing bottle and welder

Got a Miller 180 (220v) with bottle for around $850.

Try this website. I have talked to a maintenance buddy of mine that knows his $hit (rebuilds the selders for the plant and builds race cars) and thought it was a killer deal. He said obviously it is not a miller but since we wont be welding two 12 hour shifts 7 days a week it would be perfect.



If any body has purchased from here let me know what they think.

gas or no gas? whats better? that does look good but is it a decent welder?

I personally 'am a fan of Gas Mig. Although, on my new construction job, I was watching my fellow worker use a flux core Mig and I was impressed with the welds!

One thing, if you do not have a shop that you can plug a 220 volt up to, then get a 110. You will atleast be able to use it on a household outlet, but welding on a frame is then the welders limits...

Gas is not very good out side cause of the wind. It will just blow the gas away and not do crap (unless you have a wind break) Flux and gas bouth have there ups and downs. I say if you got the money spend it on a Gas that can run flux if need be. You can weld sheetmetel with flux but it is much harder to get right than gas.

Lincoln SP-135. awesome little welder if all you have is 110 volt. I have the sp-100 same welder just older - mine is 12-13 years old now and still working awesome.

im lookin to spend 500 so the best for that. i also have a garage so no worry on the wind,

no idea how far it is from you but here !!